Comparison

505 Camera vs MELPI

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

505 Camera

Capture everyday moments with a unique film aesthetic. Apply artistic looks, add subtle details, and even bring photos to life with 3D effects. Offers both free and premium features for enhanced creativity.

Highlights
  • Fourteen film looks
  • Edit and keep photos
  • 3D pieces
  • Subtle date, light, and grain details
  • Keep original and revisit finish
  • Unlimited 3D generation (free tier)
Features
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5:05pm. At the end of the day, for the moments that might otherwise fade. 505 is a camera for keeping everyday scenes in film color and quiet motion. Shoot. Choose a look. Sometimes, bring a photo to life. Simple to use, personal in the way it feels. • Fourteen film looks • Edit and keep photos and 3D pieces • Subtle date, light, and grain details • Keep the original and revisit the finish anytime PRO films, additional 3D flash and zoom effects, an ad-free experience, logo-free exports, and unlimited 3D generation are paid features available with 505 PRO — a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time purchase. Everything else, including capture, editing, and up to 10 3D generations per day, is free. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MELPI

Features
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MELPI is a guided camera that connects two iPhones so you can shoot photos together. The shooter follows composition guides while shooting. The person being photographed compares the guide with each incoming photo in real time and sends requests on the spot — no posing skills needed to get photos you love. Photos taken by someone else, as flattering as your selfies — a new kind of camera. ■ Guided camera - Tons of cute composition inspiration. Save your favorites and make them yours. - Overlay the example photo on your viewfinder and trace the same composition. - Burst up to 10 shots so you never miss the best moment. ■ Live session - Pair two iPhones with a QR code or a 6-digit code. Your partner can join as a guest, no account needed. - Every photo appears on your partner's screen the moment it's taken. - Send reactions and composition requests back to the shooter. - Photos transfer directly between devices — nothing is uploaded to a server. - Session photos are temporary: they disappear from your partner's screen when the session ends, and only saved photos remain. ■ Album - Your shots, organized by date. ■ MELPI Pro - Subscription with a 3-day free trial. - The camera stays free to use (saved photos include a small MELPI logo). It works offline too — in the mountains, at the beach, at a concert. Wherever the two of you are becomes your photo studio. Terms of Use: https://contact.melpi.app/en/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://contact.melpi.app/en/privacy/

Screenshots

505 Camera3 screens
MELPI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MELPI at none against 505 Camera's 3. MELPI also leads on ads (none vs shown). 505 Camera's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 505 Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. MELPI asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

505 Camera ships an update every 2 days, MELPI every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
505 Camera versus MELPI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter505 CameraMELPI
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNaoki Katagiriエナレア合同会社

In-app purchases

3 purchases

505 Camera

Subscriptions2
  • 505 PRO Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • 505 PRO Annual3 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • 505 PRO Lifetime$11.99
None

MELPI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 505 Camera free?
505 Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MELPI free?
MELPI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 505 Camera or MELPI have ads?
505 Camera shows ads; MELPI does not.
Which is updated more often, 505 Camera or MELPI?
505 Camera ships an update every 2 days, and MELPI every 5 weeks. Most recently, 505 Camera was updated on October 14, 2026 and MELPI on October 11, 2026.

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